Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

"Building connections within the Asian community and staying connected" Asian Groupting means: Group + Meeting Group + Outing Group + Connecting Who Asian Groupting is for: All Asians 20s and 30s that want break out of his or her boring, stale, daily routine and try something adventurous, learn new activities and skills, explore unfamiliar and exciting areas, and experience a variety of popular and hidden restaurants with OTHER ASIANS! And you do all this FOR FREE with a group of other Asians …

I know there are a lot of people learning English as a second language, but we almost never have the opportunity to practice it orally. Well, this is your opportunity to practice it and improve it, because this Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Be relaxed, 'NO RULES' in this group, (unless you suggest something). We have casual reunions with informal conversations. Intellectual conversations are not necessary if you don't want to etc. There is not an exact schedule to arrive etc …

A little bit about our group. We are a small but growing local group. We are based in Glendora but we are not limited to this area. We go as far as Rancho Cucamonga and all the way to Pasadena, we try to stay as local as much as possible but we do schedule a few events in the Los Angeles area. There does not seem to be any in this local area that I have found, so I decided to create my own. Our main goal is to get outdoors and do the following: Light hiking, walking, monthly group gatherings, …

Thank you for visiting our Coffee Shake MeetUp Site. Coffee Shake is a new kind of networking platform whereby we combine and promote: ♦ Business-to-Business Convergence ♦ Social Atmospheric Connections ♦ Collective Contribution to Our Communities Unlike the traditional networking groups that we have all grown accustomed to, our group does not follow the "exclusivity" standard by locking out interested participants, nor does it encourage competition among it's members. Coffee Shake..... > …

This meetup group is a way for ladies in the Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley area to regularly meet with others who are interested in catching up, having a chat and forming new friendships. It started out as coffee but has evolved to include meals, art classes, local events and crafting. We are a diverse group of different ages, backgrounds and interests. There are Angelenos as well as ladies who are new to the area. I host regular meetup every second Wednesday called Lemonade Wednesday. I try to ke …

Are you looking for a fun read that engages the mind and provides entertainment? Cozy Mysteries are usually fast paced, easy reads, that are often in a themed series (e.g. The Coffee House Mysteries, The Tea Shop Mysteries, etc.). This group will meet once a month to discuss a monthly cozy mystery. Additionally, we'll sprinkle our Meetups with other outings or events (potlucks, murder mystery theater, etc.). This group has primarily selected culinary or gourmet mystery series. Check out this lis …

PR over Coffee - Orange County is a monthly meetup that helps small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits get connected to the Orange County and LA news media! Our goal is to help you get covered in the local and national news media. Stop by for a good cup of strong coffee and great "do-it-yourself" PR advice that will inspire you to grow and prosper in 2012!

I decided to start a group where like minded individuals can come together and communicate their business to other business professionals. The purpose of the group is to develop relationships with potential customers and/or people who are interested in exploring business ventures. The ideal person who would fit well into this group is someone who is entrepreneurial minded and interested in promoting their business. (This is not a coffee MLM meetup)

Hello I'm Mr. Pasadena, I'm that guy who always seems to know what is going on in Pasadena. Recommending restaurants, places of interest and things to do in Pasadena and now I am getting together with Pasadena bloggers, Pasadena tweeter and Pasadena social networking types to build a great Pasadena blogging network. Come and have a cup of joe and a danish. Introduce yourself and meet like minded social networkers. We started this late last year and we have gotten bigger and stronger each month. …

The purpose of this group is to be like the show "Sex and the City" (SATC), gosh I miss that show! This is for us to meet other friendly, sweet, down to earth, outgoing, mature, fun and drama-free "28-40 something yr old" ladies, and to hang out, travel locally and or venture farther doing fun things, and along the way build new friendships. I know we all get busy with our daily schedules whether it's school, work, or family, but just like the show SATC, the 4 ladies still made time to hang out …

"The Garden" consists of people of all ages living in the area who want to connect with one another and discuss a wide range of topics that deal with faith, spirituality, ethics, and social justice.  The group averages around a dozen participants and gathers together every Wednesday evening in front entry room (or adjacent inner patio) of Claremont United Methodist Church.  The hot coffee, tea and cookies are free while we share in contemporary Christian music, conversation and communion. While …

Celebration is a church filled with hope, energy, love, and friendly people. We exist to serve you and your family on your journey with Jesus. Our goal is to help others become passionate followers of Jesus, by sharing His love, joy, and strength. Join us for a relevant message, inspiring music, great coffee and a fresh start with new friends.

A group of the world's greatest peeps of our society, comic book collectors. Let's get together, and discuss comics, and anything associated, over coffee- or whatever drink u fancy, at various coffee shops. I'd like to dub us Nerd Lanterns- but that can be discussed. Let's do this guys, & gals.

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

We are a group of character animation professionals and students who gather regularly to share our work and critique it, discuss animation workflow and technique, and just have an excuse to get away from our computers for a while. If you are working professionally, studying animation, freelancing and between jobs, creating new work and want feedback (and are tired of receiving it through the internet), or just want to join the discussion and improve your animation, you should join us! If you've …

This group is for any young lady who is looking to create long lasting friendships. It is so hard to meet and create best friendships especially in the Inland Empire! This group was particularly created for young ladies between the ages of 18 and 30 that live in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Pomona, Claremont, Montclair, or any of the other surrounding areas that don't mind commuting to these areas! Our meet-ups will consist of coffee dates, movie nights, Dinner Dates, Do it yourse …

This is a group for  mommies of toddlers who are interested in park playdates, affordable activities in our neighborhood, themed and holiday activities, mommy and me crafts ,meeting new moms and family activities. We plan most of our meetups during the week day, however, a few meetups a month are planned in the evenings and weekends to help accommodate working mommies. We usually have 4-5 meetups a week. Listed below are some of the activities that this group enjoys. Park play dates Play date …

We are a fun, interesting and socially active professionals enjoying each other's company in an entertaining and engaging fashion. We invite speakers, hold monthly meetings, network, meet for teas/coffee/drinks, have garden parties, schedule museums/artsy/musical excursions, invent the next gorilla start-up, or just hang out the old bohemian style, smell the roses and reminisce about the good old times. Please provide suggestions, donate a great venue for a get-together, or help me organize the …

Do you love movies? Would you like to make new friends while catching some of the hottest new releases in theaters? Then this is the meetup for you. Join up with a wealth of other spirited movie lovers and check out the latest action flicks, romantic comedies, hard-hitting dramas and gory slashers. Whatever your taste in movies, you’ll feel right at home with us. This group is centered in Upland California, so you can expect to find meetups at some of the following theaters (just to name a few): …

I'm new to the LA area and don't know very many people, it's hard enough to make friends after college, but now whenever I meet someone cool or interesting they live in Santa Monica or Pasadena, that's great but I don't want to travel an hour by bus every time I want to meet up with friends. This group is for young women who LIVE in downtown LA and are looking for other girls to grab coffee or lunch with, visit museums, work out, go to movies or have a girls night out (or in) with.

A few of us from SendGrid want to mix it up with anyone about agile / lean. Whether you so agile now (and even if you don't like coffee), consider meeting up to discuss agile methodologies wrt software dev (testing, project mgmt, product ownership, coaching) or life-hacking. There's simply not enough OC meet-ups on agile/lean, right??!! Might be mostly mornings, unless people like later times. Talk about stuff we tried and results, stuff we wanna try and expectations, or just coffee.

All women are invited to meet in Anaheim once a month for coffee, conversation and the opportunity to meet and get to know other women and make some new girlfriends. Please note that this is not a networking group for potential jobs or for a business or for selling anything at the coffee meeting. Instead this is an opportunity for all women any age, married or single to get together for coffee and girlfriend time.

We are Moms, Educators, and Friends that enjoy learning. Whether that's in a Public setting or at Home. If you like spending time during the day scoping out a local library or museum, meeting for coffee and storytime or even just watching how it's made than this group is probably for you! You will be able to meet other local home and public schooling families and work to build a strong support system for each other! (Our members can span to many Inland Empire cities and beyond). I have a website …

“Newcomers of Pasadena, CA and San Marino” welcomes all women in the surrounding areas looking for connections and socializing with other women, and exploring and learning about the area in which we live (Pasadena Metropolitan area, Glendale, Eagle Rock, La Canada, and surrounding areas). This is a great way to meet new friends and be involved in interesting, enjoyable and fun activities. Below are some of our monthly activities: - Coffee/Social meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month; - Book Clu …

Let's get together and enjoy some outdoor fitness with like-minded people in the area. This group is ran by some of your local favorite Starbuck's Baristas but you do not have to work for Starbucks to join. We are a group committed to joining the community together while staying active and enjoying the outdoors. Fun outdoor activities that we meet up for may vary. We will meet up every other Monday starting at 4 pm - 6 pm. We will meet at Memorial Park in Claremont Village. Come join us for outd …

This is a group for women who are interested in making new friends who are available to meet up during the mornings and afternoons for a cup of coffee and conversation. This club does not entertain drama of any sort so please do not register if that is what you are looking for. We are a group of women who just want to get out of the house during the day and bond with other women to create lasting and real friendships. If this sounds like something you could be a part of, for the safety of other …

This group is for new/expecting moms preferably with children born between November 2012-June 2013 in the local Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Seal Beach, Long Beach areas. Let's get together for coffee dates, lunch, walks, play dates, or even girls nights out! This group is for working and stay at home mommies who want to build friendships and support one another through all the firsts of being a mom.